Structural Design and Theoretical Analysis of Jetting Spin Type Lotus Root Digging Machine Based on CFD

Abstract

In order to solve the problem that digging lotus roots manually was high in labor intensity, low in efficiency and easy to damage lotus roots, and, in view of the defects of the high cost of existing digging lotus roots equipment and the cumbersome operating process needing a certain experience in technology, a jetting spin type digging lotus root machine is designed. Combined with the mechanism of hydraulic digging lotus root, a rotation pipeline is designed, so as to simplify the whole machine structure and increase the digging width. It takes only manpower or vehicles to push forward to perform digging lotus root work, with simple operation and low manufacturing cost. Pro/Engineer 3D design software and CAD 2D drawing software are used to design key working parts such as rotation pipeline, spray-head, nozzle, etc. In addition, key parameters of nozzle structure are designed. Through validation, the intensity of jet flow impact force produced by the diameter 17 mm nozzle to lotus root surface is 97.22 N, and the pressure is 0.20 MPa, which produces no damage to lotus root. By means of a mechanical analysis method, combined with CFD flow field analysis and fluid dynamics analysis, the rotational speed mathematical model of rotation pipeline in water is established through MATLAB software solving and calculating. In addition, the influence of nozzle structural parameters on rotational speed of rotation pipeline is made clear. By using the kinematic analysis method, the rotational speed mathematical model of rotation pipeline associated with the jetting impact frequency of single point and the time of each impact is established, and from which the restricting factors of the working speed of jetting spin type digging lotus root machine is obtained, so as to improve the efficiency of digging lotus roots machine under the premise of ensuring the digging depth and the quality of lotus roots. Through the CFD flow field analysis and dynamic analysis, the mathematical model of loss power of rotating pipeline is established. Through comprehensive analysis, the mathematical model of working speed associated with digging time and speed of rotary pipe and effective range radius of jet impact for digging lotus root machine is obtained, which provides a theoretical basis for adjustment of working parameters of digging lotus root machine.